Thrive
A leadership programme that helps first-time managers grow
with clarity and confidence.
Provided by Cura Spaces.
Thrive
A leadership programme that helps first-time managers grow
with clarity and confidence.
Provided by Cura Spaces.
Leadership development made personal
First-time managers often struggle to find their footing—
especially when they’re promoted without structured support.
THRIVE is a hands-on leadership development programme designed for those critical first months, helping new leaders build confidence, lead others effectively, and make a meaningful impact from day one.
why thrive?
- Personalised 1:1 support: Every leader gets dedicated 1:1 coaching to navigate the messy middle of becoming a leader—building confidence, clarity, and capability where it matters most.
- Close partnership with your organisation: We don’t run THRIVE in a vacuum. We actively collaborate with your HR, L&D or P&C lead to share insights, track progress, and stay aligned with your business goals.
- Seamless integration: Already running learning programmes? THRIVE slots in as a human-centred layer of support—focusing on real-time leadership growth that complements existing development journeys.
Join the programme
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we start with
structured onboarding
1x 30-minute kick-off call with each leader
A personal welcome, focused on leadership goals, development priorities, and what success looks like
1x 30-minute onboarding call for your leaders' managers
Aligning expectations, defining support, and ensuring leadership growth fits into the wider organisational context
Pre-programme leadership survey
Self-assessment across 15 key leadership behaviours—plus feedback from managers (and optionally, peers or team members) to create a clear baseline
1x 45-minute deep dive with your organisational point of contact
Understanding your culture, challenges and context to tailor the journey from the start (for companies with 3+ leaders in the cohort)
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leaders receive
Ongoing Support
4x 50-minute 1:1 virtual coaching sessions
Personalised, practical, and grounded in each leader’s real work and growth edge (can be scheduled flexibly, usually alternating with group training)
4x 90-minute live virtual group training sessions
Covering core themes every new leader needs: Self-Leadership, Effective Communication, Building High-Performing Teams and Strategic Leadership Skills
(every 2–3 weeks, dates are set once the cohort is confirmed to accommodate participants’ schedule)
1x 90-minute peer learning group
Real-time problem solving with peers in a structured, supportive space (dates are set once the cohort is confirmed)
Live virtual leadership masterclasses (optional & ongoing)
Unlimited access to 6+ rotating topics including Building Confidence as a First-Time Leader, Time Management & Prioritisation, Giving & Receiving Feedback, Influencing Key Stakeholders & Managing Up, and more (approx. every 2 weeks, alternating with group training sessions).
Masterclasses are capped at 12 participants and joined by leaders from a range of organisations – view current topics and dates here.
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We wrap up with
Comprehensive resources
Post-programme leadership survey
Repeat of the pre-programme survey, giving leaders clear insight into their growth and perception shifts
Self-led learning resources & templates
Personalised resources are typically recommended after each group training, masterclass and coaching session to ensure leaders receive the right tools at the right time without feeling overwhelmed
1x 30-minute 1:1 progress review with each leader
Dedicated space to reflect, celebrate growth, and shape next steps
1x 30-minute check-in with your organisational point of contact
A call with the HR or L&D lead to share feedback, outcomes, and ideas for future development (for companies with 3+ leaders in the cohort)
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THRIVE is ideal for:
Newly promoted leaders: First-time managers navigating the leap from doing the work to leading the work.
Most participants have 3–9 months of leadership experience—and want to grow fast without burning out.
We recommend setting aside 2–3 hours per week to get the most out of THRIVE (this includes attending programme elements, applying what you’ve learned, and making space to reflect).
Spots are limited to ensure a personal experience (typically 6-10 participants per cohort).
Join our April 2025 cohort or reserve your seat for September.
£1250 per leader for the full 4.5-month programme
Curious to learn more?
Programme outline
See how our next THRIVE
open-cohort Works
How it's structured
Our next THRIVE open cohort runs from April to September 2025, split into three phases:
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Onboarding (3 weeks): Individual and organisational alignment
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Core programme (3 months): Training, coaching, and peer learning
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Wrap-up (3 weeks): Reflection and impact review
Leaders will leave with clarity, confidence, and tools that last well beyond the programme.
What's included
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4 live virtual group sessions: covering self-leadership, effective communication, building high-performing teams, and strategic leadership skills
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4 1:1 coaching sessions: tailored to your real-time challenges
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Peer learning group: solve real issues with fellow first-time leaders
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Optional masterclasses: access to 6+ deep dives on topics like time management, giving feedback, and managing up
Why it matters
THRIVE gives newly promoted leaders the structure they need and the space they rarely get. It’s not a one-off training—it’s a leadership journey. You’ll grow your confidence, shift your mindset, and build a toolkit that supports you long after the programme ends.
Client Story
How MARKT-PILOT equipped
new leaders to THRIVE
The starting point
MARKT-PILOT, a software developer with over 130 employees, enrolled five newly promoted leaders—some in role, one preparing for promotion—from teams in both Germany and the U.S.
The aim: build leadership confidence and create a consistent foundation across an international team, without pulling people out of their day-to-day work.
To align with their goals, we onboarded HR and the participants’ managers to ensure everything in THRIVE was grounded in the real organisational context.
The experience
Leaders joined live virtual group training sessions, paired with 1:1 coaching to tackle individual challenges in real time. Peer learning and optional masterclasses gave them a space to reflect, grow, and connect across borders.
“The combination of group sessions, one-on-one coaching, and peer learning made THRIVE incredibly valuable.” – HR Manager, MARKT-PILOT
The outcome
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All participants showed increased confidence and clarity in their leadership
“THRIVE helped me grow my confidence as a leader and my ability to lead a high-performing team.” – THRIVE Participant, MARKT-PILOT -
One participant was promoted mid-programme, using THRIVE to prepare for their assessment centre
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HR has since extended the partnership, with more leaders now enrolled in future cohorts
help your leaders THRIVE
Join our upcoming open cohorts or
bring THRIVE in-house to support your first-time managers with the clarity, confidence, and tools they need to lead well.
Next open cohort dates:
April 2025 (sign-up deadline: 17 April)
September 2025
We also offer in-house delivery tailored to
your organisation.
Curious to learn more?
Schedule a free 30-minute intro call with our founder Ramona—we’re happy to explore whether THRIVE is the right fit for you, your organisation and managers.
What Our clients Say
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THRIVE HELPED ME GROW INTO MY FIRST FORMAL LEADERSHIP ROLE.
I started the programme as an individual contributor with informal leadership responsibilities. During THRIVE, I successfully stepped into a formal team lead role.
Balancing leadership and IC tasks can be tough, but the programme helped me navigate this shift with greater confidence.
The coaching sessions were invaluable—they gave me space to reflect on real situations, dive into personal challenges, and apply learnings in a way that felt truly tailored to me.
THRIVE HELPED ME BUILD A CLEARER UNDERSTANDING OF LEADERSHIP.
As a project lead, the programme showed me how to apply leadership in different roles and contexts.
The group sessions deepened my working knowledge of leadership styles, feedback culture, and self-awareness.
The structured mix of group discussions,
1:1 coaching, and practical tools made the learning highly applicable, and I was able to integrate key insights directly into my daily work.
If you want to help your team grow, we highly recommend Cura Spaces.
Our managers walked away from the training with a wealth of insights and practical tools that they can implement immediately. We’re incredibly thankful for the expertise & support provided.
I really enjoyed my coaching sessions and the new insights that I gained.
Ann, my coach, has a great way of talking with people and laying an objective ground which makes it easy to speak freely and work on very sensitive issues.
Ramona
Fellermeier
Founder of CURA Spaces Limited,
and programme director of THRIVE
Ramona leads the THRIVE programme from start to finish.
As organiser, trainer, and coach, she’s the main point of contact for clients and participants—ensuring a seamless, high-impact learning experience.
She brings a structured, strategic mindset combined with warmth and empathy, helping new leaders grow in confidence, navigate change, and build their leadership style with clarity.
Areas of Expertise:
Leadership Development, Coaching & Mentoring, Facilitation, HR & L&D Advisory, Training Delivery, Organisational Change, Team & Manager Effectiveness
Loves
Travelling, Reading, Organising
Ann De Passos
Trainer and Coach
Ann is one of the core facilitators and coaches in THRIVE. She draws on years of experience supporting teams and leaders at all levels, helping participants translate insight into action and navigate real-world challenges with more ease.
Her nervous-system-first approach helps leaders stay grounded under pressure, build greater self-awareness, and develop habits that support sustainable, resilient leadership. Ann brings a grounded, joyful presence that makes room for real reflection and growth.
Supports CURA In These Areas
Leadership Development, Coaching & Mentoring, Facilitation, HR & L&D Advisory, Training Delivery, Organisational Change & Transformation
Loves
Dancing, deep conversations, travelling
Ramona
Fellermeier
Director, CURA Spaces Limited
CURA Spaces is Ramona’s second company and built on a lifelong interest in personal, team and organisational development. She aims to be a trusted & reliable partner for her clients while creating a supportive, flexible, and empowering culture for her own team. Ramona thrives in situations that require strategic thinking, a structured approach and empathic relationship-building with a diverse set of stakeholders.
Areas of Expertise
Team Development, Organisational Culture, Change Management, Coaching, Entrepreneurship, OKR
Loves
Travelling, Reading, Organising
Ann De Passos
Main Associate
Ann is an Organisational Development Consultant, who has worked with leaders at all levels, teams of varying configurations, and organisations of all natures, stages and sizes.
Her primary focus is on team and organisational transformation. As part of her approach, she coaches leaders and influential members of the team that can help or hinder acceleration towards progress.
Supports CURA In These Areas
Organisational Culture, Leadership & Team Development, Coaching
Loves:
Dancing, deep conversations, travelling
Catherine Clark
Senior Mentor & Guest Expert
Catherine joins THRIVE as a guest expert for sessions on strategic leadership and managing up. As a former CFO and board-level leader with over a decade of executive experience, she mentors participants on how to influence senior stakeholders and lead with confidence at every level.
Her real-world insight helps emerging leaders build executive presence and navigate complex organisational dynamics with clarity and conviction.
Supports CURA In These Areas
Co-leading THRIVE masterclasses and group training sessions on strategic leadership, influencing senior stakeholders, and managing up.
Loves:
Walking her dog, travelling, Yoga & wellbeing
How to
contact us
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We would love to see you thrive.
Reach out to Ramona (ramona@curaspaces.com) for an initial conversation about THRIVE, book a free intro call or use the contact form below.
We look forward to hearing from you.
